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GMC71k20 · 11-22-2004, 01:13 AM

im shopping around for a longer front driveshaft and maybe even a rear driveshaft. you guys know of any good places?

also, i bought a raised steering arm that wont come off, anyone got any tips about that too?
the front leaf sprigns are on and it looks ridiculous. the 33s looks like donuts and the additional 4" of lift in the front makes it look like my truck is a towing an imaginary load. thanks, bob

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-22-2004, 07:25 AM

Around my area we have a couple of driveline shops, around $250 for a new driveshaft.
As far as the steering arm, budweis had an excellent pic of where to strike the stock steering arm to get the cone washers to pop out. I had to heat mine with a torch and strike it at the same time to get the arm off. If this makes sense: you strike the steering arm perpendicular to the studs.

GMC71k20 · 11-22-2004, 12:22 PM

thanks again jim. ill search for that pic or pm budweis. whats going on with the 1 ton you bought?

**BOSS** · 11-22-2004, 12:39 PM

If you find a longer front shaft would you want to sell yours?

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-22-2004, 01:10 PM

Bob, Parting it out. I thinking the rear might end up under my 70 GMC. That is if I can find some tires that will measure about 33" tall and fit on the 16.5x6.5" rims I have. The cab will get some TLC and replace the cab on my GMC and I have an 8' stepside bed I'm putting on the GMC. The core support and grill from the C30 are going on the 71. I should have some pics of it this weekend. I'm converting it back to a Chevy.

GMC71k20 · 11-22-2004, 01:41 PM

BOSS, i dont know if i want to sell it yet, i cant really guarantee if the piece is straight and it definitly doesnt look pretty.

Jim, hurry up and post those pics. do you ever plan on painting your trucks? i kinda like them how they are, mine was alot more fun before paint. i could relax whenever i left it in a parking lot.

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-22-2004, 02:05 PM

Bob, The intent to paint is always there, but if it's going to cost me anything and doesn't add to the function then it is on the back burner. I've got too much other things I want to do.

GMC71k20 · 11-22-2004, 07:01 PM

good point, thats the one thing i would of done different, saved paint for last.

11-22-2004, 01:13 AM	#1
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	driveshafts im shopping around for a longer front driveshaft and maybe even a rear driveshaft. you guys know of any good places? also, i bought a raised steering arm that wont come off, anyone got any tips about that too? the front leaf sprigns are on and it looks ridiculous. the 33s looks like donuts and the additional 4" of lift in the front makes it look like my truck is a towing an imaginary load. thanks, bob

11-22-2004, 07:25 AM	#2
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Around my area we have a couple of driveline shops, around $250 for a new driveshaft. As far as the steering arm, budweis had an excellent pic of where to strike the stock steering arm to get the cone washers to pop out. I had to heat mine with a torch and strike it at the same time to get the arm off. If this makes sense: you strike the steering arm perpendicular to the studs. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-22-2004, 01:10 PM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Bob, Parting it out. I thinking the rear might end up under my 70 GMC. That is if I can find some tires that will measure about 33" tall and fit on the 16.5x6.5" rims I have. The cab will get some TLC and replace the cab on my GMC and I have an 8' stepside bed I'm putting on the GMC. The core support and grill from the C30 are going on the 71. I should have some pics of it this weekend. I'm converting it back to a Chevy. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-22-2004, 02:05 PM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Bob, The intent to paint is always there, but if it's going to cost me anything and doesn't add to the function then it is on the back burner. I've got too much other things I want to do. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-22-2004, 12:22 PM	#3
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	thanks again jim. ill search for that pic or pm budweis. whats going on with the 1 ton you bought?

11-22-2004, 12:39 PM	#4
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	If you find a longer front shaft would you want to sell yours?

11-22-2004, 01:41 PM	#6
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	BOSS, i dont know if i want to sell it yet, i cant really guarantee if the piece is straight and it definitly doesnt look pretty. Jim, hurry up and post those pics. do you ever plan on painting your trucks? i kinda like them how they are, mine was alot more fun before paint. i could relax whenever i left it in a parking lot.

11-22-2004, 07:01 PM	#8
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	good point, thats the one thing i would of done different, saved paint for last.



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